These mini chocolate cheesecake bites feature a crisp cookie crust and rich, creamy chocolate filling — perfectly portioned for parties or everyday indulgence.
For the Crust:
1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp sugar (optional)
For the Filling:
12 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
¼ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
Optional Toppings:
Whipped cream
Chocolate ganache
Berries or sprinkles
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
Mix cookie crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press into liners and bake for 5 minutes.
Melt chocolate and let cool slightly.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
Stir in melted chocolate. Divide batter over crusts.
Bake 16–20 minutes until centers are just set. Cool completely.
Chill at least 2 hours before adding toppings and serving
Use foil liners for easy release.
Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
For mocha flavor, add espresso powder to the batter.